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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes P&Z 091388CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS • PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 13, 1988 MEETING The Regular Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, was called to order by Chairman Don Vogel at 7:30 P.M. in the Assembly Room at the Municipal Complex, 10500 North Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. The roll was called by the secretary, and present were: Don Vogel, Chairman; Robert Hamner, Jeffrey Ornstein, Mike Rosen, Members. John Toshner and Domenick Lioce were not in attendance. APPROVAL OF MINUTES • The minutes of August 23, 1988 were approved as submitted. Public Hearing - Recommendation to City Council re: Creation of a PUD, proposed to consist of 58 single family, zero lot line homes, and be located within 14.3 -acre M -32 Tract of the PGA National PCD, per the petition of Urban Design Studio, autho. agent for PGA National Venture, LTD. Ms. Laurie Schwab with PGA National, addressed the Commission presenting a site plan of the proposed project, which will be located directly across from "Eagleton ". Ms. Schwab stated Tract M -32 will be the same as the very successful "Eagleton" development, improved to include family rooms. Chairman Vogel declared the Public Hearing open. There being no comments from the public, the Hearing was closed. Mr. Ornstein made a motion to recommend approval to the City Council for the creation of a PUD, proposed to consist of 58 single family, zero lot line homes, and be located within 14.3 -acre M -32 Tract of the PGA National PCD, per the petition of • Urban Design Studio, autho. agent for PGA National Venture, LTD. Mr. Hamner seconded the motion which was unanimously carried. • Planning and Zoning Commission September 13, 1988 Page 2 Public Hearin - Recommendation to City Council re: "Great Western Bank" PUD, proposed to be located within "Out- Parcel" i.e., Future Buiding Site 3 of "PGA Shoppes on the Green ", created 1/2-9T86 by Resolution 1, 1986, and amended 8/21/86 by Resolution 37, 1986, per the petition of Mr. Jack H. Savas, authorized agent for Great Western Bank Mr. Craig Livingston, authorized agent for the petitioner, addressed the Commission presenting a location map of the subject site within PGA National Shoppes on the Green and a site plan of the proposed project. Mr. Livingston discussed building materials and color scheme. Mr. Rosen asked Mr. Livingston to address the problem with setbacks discussed at the workshop meeting. Mr. Ornstein pointed out that dimensions are not noted on a por- tion of the site plan. Mr. Rosen requested the petitioner provide a mathematized • site plan. Mr. Livingston stated the petitioner has no control over the 22' setback in question, as it is outside of their property line. Chairman Vogel stated the peti- tioner has not provided the requested information and suggested the Public Hearing be recessed. The Commission agreed. Chairman Vogel declared the Public Hearing open and recessed the Hearing to September 27, 1988 at 7:30 P.M. Public Hearin - Recommendation to City Council re: Amending the 100.2 -acre "The Gardens" regional shopping mall PUD created 11/15/84 via Resolution 62, 1984, and amended 5/15/86 via Resolution 21, 1986 providing for the sale service of alcoholic beverages, for on-premise consumption at "The Polo Grille ", located in Space #F141 of "The Gardens" shopping mall, 3101 PGA Boulevard, PBG, per the petition of Mr. Alfred Taule adv. 8/29/88) Mr. Ornstein stated the work he is doing for the mall is not related in any way to the subject petition. Mr. Alfred Taule, President of "The Polo Grille ", addressed the Commission stating. • the restaurant will have approximately 300 seats and the bar will seat between 50 -60 customers. Mr. Taule stated that after the mall closes, patrons will be able to exit through a door leading directly to the outside. • Planning and Zoning Commission September 13, 1988 Page 3 Chairman Vogel opened the Public Hearing. There being no comments from the public, the Hearing was closed. Mr. Ornstein made a motion to recommend approval to the City Council for amending the 100.2 -acre "The Gardens" regional shopping mall PUD (created 11/15/84 via Resolution 62, 1984, and amended 5/15/86 via Resolution 21, 1986) providing for the sale /service of alcoholic beverages, for on- premise consumption at "The Polo Grille ", located in Space 0141 of "The Gardens" shopping mall, 3101 PGA Boulevard, PBG, per the petition of Mr. Alfred Taule. Mr. Hamner seconded the motion. Mr. Rosen requested information from Vice Mayor Mike Martino, present in the audience, re: prohibiting mall customers from taking alcoholic beverages into the mall area. Vice Mayor Martino stated the mall will have an internal security is system, which will prevent food court customers from taking liquor into the mall. Vice Mayor Martino stated "The Polo Grille" is not in the food court area. The motion passed unanimously. Preapplication Review - PUD, with land uses permitted being those as set forth in the CG -1 (General Commercial ) Zoning District of the Palm Beach Gardens Code, pro- posed to consist of a two - story, 54,000 sq. ft. retail center, including 6,156 sq. ft. restaurant, and be located on 4.5 acres, more or less, fronting on the south side of PGA Boulevard, east of Fairchild Gardens Avenue, directly across from "The Gardens" regional shopping mall Mr. Hank Skokowski, autho. agent for Vincent J. PaDDalardo Mr. Hank Skokowski, authorized agent for the petitioner, addressed the Commission presenting a site plan of the proposed project. Mr. Skokowski pointed out locations of ingress /egress and service drive at the rear of the property. 10 x 20 parking spaces will be provided throughout most of the site. Some areas, such as employee parking, will have 9' wide spaces. 55' of landscaping will be provided along PGA • Blvd. Herman's Sporting Good Store will occupy 11,000 sq. ft. on the ground floor. The second floor will provide for destination oriented shops and businesses, such as real estate office, hair salon, etc. Planning and Zoning Commission Page 4 September 13, 1988 • Mr. Skokowski presented architectural elevations and stated the building will be architecturally similar to "The Gardens" mall, directly across the street. Mr. Skokowski advised that the architect is reviewing fire code requirements to deter- mine if a secondary access will be required at the rear of the second floor. Mr. Skokowski stated the parking ratio will be 4.9 per thousand. The Commission expressed concerns re: unattractiveness of the building, absence of windows, traffic impact on PGA Blvd. Mr. Skokowski stated he wished to clarify that although the site data indicates there will be a 6,156 sq. ft. restaurant, the square footage indicated is a maximum limitation. Mr. Rosen stated he feels the proposed use is wrong for the site and would rather • see an office building with subdued traffic patterns rather than a retail center. Mr. Rosen stated he feels the Commission and the City should be very cautious in approving projects along PGA Blvd., because of the traffic and traffic patterns, and stated he would object to a retail center located on the major intersection to the new Gardens Mall. Mr. Ornstein stated he feels more retail is needed in the City and the proposed pro- ject may provide more affordable retail than the Gardens Mall. Mr. Ornstein stated he does not foresee a major difference between retail and office in terms of traf- fic. Mr. Doug Coomer, with Kimley -Horn, addressed the Commission presenting information from a traffic study prepared by Kimley -Horn. Mr. Coomer reported that the proposed retail center, taking "passerby" traffic into account, will have less impact on • traffic than an office building use on the site. Planning and Zoning Commission September 13, 1988 REPORT FROM COUNCIL LIAISON Page 5 Vice Mayor Mike Martino addressed the Commission stating the City Council has been working on the City budget and reported that the Council, was able to reduce the millage rate. Chairman Vogel advised that the Commission currently has only one alternate member and needs a second alternate. Vice Mayor Martino stated he would prefer having one alternate, and with good member attendance, a second alternate would not be needed. Chairman Vogel requested information regarding the status of hiring Planning staff and discussed the importance of staff input to the Commission. is Vice Mayor Martino advised of the status of projects on PGA Blvd., and discussed City Council's concerns regarding traffic integsity and density in that area. Mr. Ornstein stated that occasionally projects are sent on to the City Council and then the plans change substantially. Mr. Ornstein asked if any thought had been given to sending the project back to Planning and Zoning. Vice Mayor Martino stated he does not believe it would be beneficial to send the project back.. Mr. Hamner expressed concern with placement of the temporary classrooms erected at the elementary school and asked Vice Mayor Martino if the City has any authority over the school. Vice Mayor Martino responded the school is not required to obtain approval from the City. Vice Mayor Martino reported on the status of the General Aviation Airport and stated that the restrictions placed on the Airport will be the most stringent of any in the United States. • Vice Mayor Martino advised of the status of the Seacoast Utility Authority, formed with North Palm Beach, Juno, Lake Park and the County. • Planning and Zoning Commission September 13, 1988 Page 6 In response to a question by Mr. Hamner, Vice Mayor Martino reported on the status of the solid waste plant. NEW BUSINESS The secretary informed the Commission that the City Manager has invited Commission members to attend a meeting with the MacArthur Foundation to discuss planning in the North County area on Wednesday, September 14, 1988 at 7:30 P.M in the Council Chambers. en_ini 1DMMCMr There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 9:15 P.M. The next meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission will be held on Tuesday, September 27, 1988. • JEAN LONG, ec ar